Best of the New 2008: Restaurants

Charming, spacious Bloc 11 Cafe in Union Square, Somerville, is run by the owners of Davis Square's Diesel Cafe. Located in a former bank building, Bloc 11 manages to be cozy with seating in a vault, a safe full of board games, and a four-sided fireplace that warms a back room. Hungry laptop users (Wi-Fi access is available for a fee) can choose from extensive sandwich, salad, pastry, and hot-drink menus. Bloc 11 Cafe, 11 Bow Street, Somerville, 617-623-0000